Skills Development
Join us for elite skills training.
Whether it’s personal or professional, Tacktics delivers training courses that leaves all participants with lasting improvement. Expect our internationally certified staff to team you up with one of our horses. Yep, you read that right. Team up with our specialized horses as you embark on our internationally certified courses. Our process of Equine Assisted Learning has been scientifically tested, recognized, and used successfully by top companies around the world. Join us for training and/or team building and we’ll hit your objectives every time.
Just for fun
Not joining us for skills development?
The herd would still love to see you!
We also offer a variety of unique experiences with both our miniature and full size horses.
Browse our daily activities, events, workshops or celebrate at a private party.
Whether you’re a local, visiting, or just looking for things to do in Galena, IL, come visit us and the herd in our beautiful secluded countryside.
At a glance:
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Challenge Courses
Just for Fun
These fun courses will have you teaming up with both people and horses to navigate a series of activities and obstacles!
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Lasting Leadership Retreat
Retreats
A unique retreat that pairs profound lessons from Equine Assisted Learning with insights from a global Leadership Coach & Consultant.
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Mini Experiences
Just for Fun
One-of-a-kind experiences that let you get up close and personal with our adorable miniature horses.
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Corporate Training
Skills Development
Proven effective personal & professional development with lasting results. A unique experience that all will get excited for!
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Brunch with the Minis
Events
Join us in the field for a picnic brunch before meeting up with the miniature horses in their pen. Learn to brush them, take pictures, and feed them treats!
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Programs
Skills Development
Browse and register for our upcoming programs at Tacktics Galena and take a step in becoming a better version of yourself!
Upcoming:
Check out what’s coming up at Tacktics in addition to our daily activities
May 11
Perfumes & Ponies with Scent Workshop
May 18
canter to clarity journaling event with whistleslick press
May 21
Women in business workshop
The Tacktics Difference
Internationally Certified staff
Internationally Certified and Trademarked courses, obstacles, and programs
Safe - this is our horses job. It’s what both they and we are trained to do
They’re prey animals - acutely sensitive to humans
Non-judgmental
Always indicating how they feel
They can not lie
Always live in the moment
WHY HORSES?
Keeping up with THE HERD
Straight from the horses mouth:
“Tacktics”:
Tack
/tak/
Equipment or accessories used on horses
Tactic
/taktik/
An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end
